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October Update 2021

It is time to do something different!  Over the last four years, the first three while writing my book and in the last year while submitting proposals to publishers, it was my hope to be picked up by a traditional publishing house. I thought of this as being similar...
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July Update 2021

A branch from a cherry tree hangs over my patio. In the spring, I spent time contemplating buds forming on the bare branches. Then came the leaves, followed by tiny white flowers. Now, the branches droop, heavy with cherries. I watch them mature. I can reach up and...
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April Update 2021

April 2021 It is spring and it is also six months since I began sending out book proposals to publishing companies. Often, I am asked “Have you heard any news about your book yet?” The answer is yes. I did receive a response to my very first proposal. It was a lovely...
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January 2021 Update

January 2021 Three publishers now have my manuscript in the pile on their desk or in an email folder. Due to the volume of submissions publishers receive, many only respond to projects they are interested in publishing. Evaluation time can typically take three to six...
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October Update 2021

October Update 2021

Oct 23, 2021 |

It is time to do something different!  Over the last four years, the first three while writing my book and in the last...

July Update 2021

July Update 2021

Jul 26, 2021 |

A branch from a cherry tree hangs over my patio. In the spring, I spent time contemplating buds forming on the bare...

April Update 2021

April Update 2021

Apr 12, 2021 |

April 2021 It is spring and it is also six months since I began sending out book proposals to publishing companies....